Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists Call for Art and Judge Announced| 12:08PM / Sunday, March 03, 2024 | |
SANDISFIELD, Mass. — The Sandisfield Arts Center announced the 3rd annual Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists. The Call for Art is open through April 7, 2024. Up to three artists will be selected as finalists, each receiving $400 to support their art practice. Winners will be notified no later than June 1, 2024. An exhibition of the finalist's work will be held in the fall at the Sandisfield Arts Center. The contest will be judged by Josephine Halvorson, Professor of Art and Chair of Graduate Studies in Painting at Boston University. Halvorson lives in western Massachusetts and is currently building a studio in Sandisfield. Eligible artists are those >> Read More |
Irish Music at Dewey Hall| 04:18PM / Friday, March 01, 2024 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Breaking Trad will perform and host a workshop at Dewey Hall on March 8. The workshop will be held from 6 to 7:15 pm. The concert will be held from 8 to 9:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased here. According to a press release: Breaking Trad is made up of Dónal Murphy (Accordion), from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, a winner of numerous All-Ireland titles on both Button Accordion and Melodeon, David Doocey (Fiddle) from Foxford, Co Mayo, a winner of multiple awards including the All-Ireland Senior Fiddle competition and the coveted Fiddler of Oriel trophy and also Mike Galvin (Guitar/Vocals) who has vast experience working in a wide range of >> Read More |
'Material Record' Gallery Opening at Bard College| 04:06PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — "Material Record," Jamie Goldenberg's exhibition at the Daniel Arts Center at Bard College at Simon's Rock, opens on March 8 at 5:00 p.m. with a collaborative weaving project and opening reception. The artist will briefly teach the principles of weaving and ask visitors to weave on her loom using yarns from her studio that she dyed over the past eight years. The interactive weaving will be available for the duration of the show. The final community-woven piece will be displayed at the closing event, which will take place on April 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at the Daniel Arts Center. Jamie Goldenberg >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
Berkshire County and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more. Downtown North Adams Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Shake off the winter blues with this month's First Friday Festivities centered around the theme "Cabin Fever." The event features a variety of activities including local business bingo, girl scout cookie table, pizza and pajama party, live music, crafts, and more. More information here. The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield Time: 8 p.m. Dress on glittery gowns, sparkling accessories and >> Read More |
Virtual Sourdough Workshop | 04:06PM / Friday, February 23, 2024 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Dewey Hall will host a virtual sourdough talk with Richard Bourdon, founder of Berkshire Mountain Bakery. Bourdon will be joined by Sarah Reynolds North of Found Bread in her kitchen in New Marlborough. In this pre-filmed 60-minute workshop, Richard and Sarah will show how to mix the dough by hand. That will be followed by a lesson on how to shape proofed dough into a loaf. Along the way, they will offer time-tested tips and tricks for ensuring professional results—with practice. Questions are welcome via chat and will be answered by Richard and Sarah during a live Q & A time at the end. The presentation will take >> Read More |
Bard College at Simon's Rock to Screen '20 Days in Mariupol'| 12:10PM / Thursday, February 22, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—Bard College at Simon's Rock will screen "20 Days in Mariupol" on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Clarke Auditorium in the Fisher Science and Academic Center. This initiative is made possible by a partnership between PBS | Frontline and Razom for Ukraine and is open to students based at U.S. universities and colleges. For the first time in Ukrainian cinematic history, a Ukraine-made film has secured a sport among the Academy Award Nominees. According to a press release, the goal of this initiative is to spread the important message of the documentary as well as engage universities, bring agency to the student body to make >> Read More |
Applications for Berkshire Art Center's Artist Residency Now Open| 08:16AM / Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center is now accepting applications for its 2024 Berkshire Artist Residency Program. This year, Berkshire-based artists can apply for a summer residency at three local institutions - The Red Lion Inn, Chesterwood, and now, Ventfort Hall. A total of five selected artists will spend three months creating work inspired by the history, landscape, culture, and architecture of those institutions. Since 2012, Berkshire Art Center has coordinated artist residencies that pair local visual artists with cultural institutions and historic landmarks across the Berkshires. The heart of the Berkshire Artist Residency is to give artists the >> Read More |
Great Barrington Public Theater Hosts Sit Down With Neil Pepe| 03:59PM / Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) invites theater lovers and artists to take part in the company's conversation with Neil Pepe on Monday, Feb. 26 at 6 pm at St Jams Place. "It will be fun to swap ideas with Jim and the Berkshire theater community," Pepe adds. "Atlantic Theater Company has been built by artists exchanging ideas and diving into conversation about what makes a script, a scene, an actor or play stand out, what makes art, language and technique effective. Dialogue is the nuts and bolts of great theater. Anyone who loves the creativity of theater will get something from our shoptalk," Pepe said. GBPT
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Photo Contest for Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Brochure| 04:10PM / Monday, February 19, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on all photographers, amateur and professional, to submit an image or images that represent enjoying the Southern Berkshires. The Chamber is looking for photos that show off the region as a four-season destination. Subjects could include the outdoors, food, arts & culture, shopping, sports, recreation, agriculture and more. As in past years, a photo entry cannot contain any distinguishable advertising or business entity. There is no limit on the number of entries per person. Winners will be selected via an anonymous vote by our Membership and PR Committee. The winning >> Read More |
Dewey Hall's Celestial Ball | 12:00PM / Monday, February 05, 2024 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Dewey Hall is Celebrating the final night of its Reaching for the Stars annual fundraising campaign with a Celestial Ball on Lunar New Year. The ball will be held on Feb. 10 from 7 pm to 10 pm. It will be held at Dewey Memorial Hall located on 91 Main St in Sheffield. This event is a fundraiser for Dewey Memorial Hall. According to a press release: Attendees are encouraged to dress to shimmer, shimmy, and shine in sequins, sparkles, and glitter and come prepared to dance the night away to DJ BFG (or sip sparkling beverages and munch on treats) in a magical, shining hall. There will be music for dancing, hors ‘d'oeuvres by >> Read More |
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